Baxter International Inc DEFA14A, filed Mar 25, 2024
Baxter International Inc (BAX)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
2024 Annual Meeting Vote by May 6, 2024 11:59 PM ET |
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BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC.
ONE BAXTER PARKWAY
DEERFIELD, IL 60015 |
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You invested in BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC. and it’s time to vote!
You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy material for the stockholder meeting to be held on May 7, 2024.
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THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT
This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the
upcoming stockholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on
the reverse side to vote these important matters.
| Voting Items | Board Recommends | |||
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Election of Directors | |||
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| 1a. |
José (Joe) E. Almeida |
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| 1b. |
William A. Ampofo II |
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Patricia B. Morrison |
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Stephen N. Oesterle, M.D. |
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Stephen H. Rusckowski |
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Nancy M. Schlichting |
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Brent Shafer |
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Cathy R. Smith |
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Amy A. Wendell |
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David S. Wilkes, M.D. |
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| 1k. |
Peter M. Wilver |
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| 2. |
Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation |
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| 3. |
Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
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Approve the Company’s Amended and Restated 2021 Incentive Plan |
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Approve an Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to Permit Officer Exculpation |
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| 6. |
Stockholder Proposal - Executives to Retain Significant Stock |
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| NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. | ||||
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